Knox College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Knox College
School Type:
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Knox College is a small private college located on a rural campus in Galesburg, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,156, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The college offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 75%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $50,784.
$50,784
Avg tuition
Let's Take the Next Step
Learn more about Georgetown University SCS to see if it's right for you.
Search all programsAdmissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
70% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
83% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
75% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresConsidered (not required)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRecommended
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARecommended
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile24-31
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1150-1380
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
50%
Unknown
4%
Black
6%
Hispanic
13%
Two or more races
6%
Non-U.S. Citizen
16%
Asian
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
%
Socio-economic diversity
35% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
No
Online Programs
0
Total Online Enrollment
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.% online, % on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81342 | $81342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60984 | $60984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60984 | $60984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
35%
State Grant Aid
19%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
35%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$31k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND GENDER STUDIES. | |||
| 2 | AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
| 3 | BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 4 | BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| 5 | COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| 6 | EDUCATION. | |||
| 7 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| 8 | FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| 9 | HISTORY | |||
| 10 | HISTORY. | |||
| 11 | LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | |||
| 12 | MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| 13 | MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | |||
| 14 | NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION. | |||
| 15 | PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| 16 | PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 17 | PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| 18 | SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 19 | VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. |
Explore Rankings
Explore More Resources
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.